Qiagen Implements and Equipment

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a public notice of its intended decision to award a single source procurement to Qiagen LLC for laboratory implements and equipment under solicitation number FDLE-SS-2653-AD, in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057 and Rule 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code. This action is not a competitive solicitation but a formal announcement of an agency decision grounded in the necessity to procure products exclusively available from Qiagen LLC due to technical compatibility requirements. The agency currently operates 40 Qiagen instruments, including the QIAGEN EZ1 extraction robot, and has determined that only Qiagen’s QIAymphony and QIAgility systems are validated to interface with this existing equipment. The procurement is for UNSPSC 41122400 Laboratory Implements, with an estimated contract value of $1,850,000, to be fulfilled through multiple orders placed by FDLE crime laboratories across Florida over the term of the agreement. All supplies must meet strict compatibility standards with validated agency procedures and equipment to ensure operational continuity and forensic accuracy. The place of performance is the state of Florida, with delivery occurring as ordered by FDLE’s regional crime labs, though specific FOB terms, delivery schedules, and period of performance are not detailed in the notice. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or contract administration data are included, as this transaction does not require competitive bidding or offeror submissions. The procurement is authorized under Section 943.325 of the Florida Statutes, which governs the operation of FDLE’s regional operations centers and crime laboratories, reinforcing the statutory basis for single-source acquisition under unique operational constraints. The notice was posted on June 3, 2026, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026, serving as a public record and opportunity for comment prior to final award. All procurement activities are coordinated through the Central Purchasing office, with point of contact Carrie LaJeunesse reachable via email and phone for inquiries regarding the agency’s intent.